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Strict new checks to stop a 'dead dog' from registering as a waste carrier in illegal dumping crackdown
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (445+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 04: 22 By Dan Whitehead, news correspondent Waste carriers will be required to go through tough new identity, criminal record and technical checks in the latest move by the government to crack down on illegal dumping in England. Legislation will…...
Four crew members ejected after military jets crash during US air show
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (363+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 23: 35 All four crew members were safely ejected after two navy jets crashed during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The collision involved two US Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in…...
Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings dies
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (672+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 22: 52 Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings has died aged 61. Hastings won 65 caps for Scotland over 11 years, a record at that time, represented the British and Irish Lions on 12 occasions on two tours, and played 13 games for the Barbarians. A…...
The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper | Money newsletter
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (193+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 14: 55 This Thursday: The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper and the "hidden" Amazon trick to save on household essentials. So join our growing Money community - and thanks to the tens of thousands of you who already…...
Police chief condemns 'significant' attacks against officers as some are injured in Glasgow after Celtic's title win
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (493+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 15: 23 Police have made 14 arrests after "officers came under significant attack" in Glasgow, and some were injured, following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title win on Saturday. Around 3, 000 supporters gathered in the Trongate area of the city to celebrate Celtic's 3-1 victory…...
Maldives suspends search for four Italians in underwater cave after military diver dies
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (800+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 19: 24 The search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives has been suspended, after a military diver died trying to reach them. Five Italians, including a professor and…...
UK formally assesses bid for England to host Olympics in 2040s
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (488+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 09: 53 The government is looking into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s. Ministers have commissioned UK Sport to assess the viability of a potential bid which, if successful,…...
Alonso announced as new Chelsea boss after side loses in FA Cup final
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (510+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 20: 12 Xabi Alonso has agreed a four-year deal to become the next permanent Chelsea head coach, Sky News understands. It comes after the side lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. The former Real Madrid…...
Freight train hits bus in Thailand - at least eight dead
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (421+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 16: 49 At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured in "Thailand's capital after a freight train hit a bus at "a rail crossing, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said. Firefighters and rescue crews attended the scene…...
Reeves scraps parts of bank ring-fencing regime | Mark Kleinman blog
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (161+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 09: 01 Hearts missed out on their fairytale finish and historic Scottish Premiership title after suffering an agonising defeat to Celtic on the final day of the season. A man has died after being bitten by a shark in a…...